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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Battery Park City Authority tells court it can't move forward with Lower Manhattan flood protection work without condo access | amNewYork

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) took Cove Club Condominium to court last week, arguing that if a judge doesn't grant it access to the condo, it won't be able to install critical flood walls and underground drainage structures around Battery Park City that could help prevent Hurricane Sandy-esque damage in the future.
NYC politics
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

As New York City builds flood resilience, a Queens neighborhood feels neglected: We are forgotten here'

Edgemere remains severely flood-prone and lacks promised coastal defenses, leaving mainly minority residents exposed while wealthier areas receive costly seawalls.
Music
fromPitchfork
6 months ago

Animal Collective Release New Jetty Soundtrack

Animal Collective members Deakin and Geologist composed Jetty soundtrack for a documentary on Rockaway Beach reconstruction after Hurricane Sandy; vinyl release set for April 17, 2026.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
11 months ago

Sunny's Bar in Red Hook defies odds, recognized for inspiring disaster comeback * Brooklyn Paper

Sunny's Bar is a powerful example of community resilience and support after disasters.
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